call or call for a taxi?

[maoyueh]

I know it's correct to say "call an ambulance." I wonder whether we should say "call a taxi" or "call for a taxi"? or both are correct? Is there any difference?

[Raymott]

I know it's correct to say "call an ambulance." I wonder whether we should say "call a taxi" or "call for a taxi"? or both are correct? Is there any difference?

Both are correct. You can also call for an ambulance.